The Gov’t Calls the Shots in DV Matters
Domestic violence in the State of Washington can be virtually any criminal act committed by a “family or household member” against another, including, but not ...
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How Can I Get Out of Jail?
Upon an arrest, the very first question the arrestee will ask is how he or she can get out of jail expeditiously. Several things must ...
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DUI Equals Impound of Your Car
Several years back, the landscape of vehicle impounds in Washington State DUI arrests had a seismic shift. Prior to July 22, 2011, law enforcement had ...
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The Death Penalty
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he ...
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Distracted Driving Patrols Out in Force
It has been a hot topic in the local news lately – distracted driving. There has been a consistent effort by all branches of the ...
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Jail v. Probation
Probation is the suspension of a jail sentence that allows a person convicted of a crime a chance to remain in the community, instead of ...
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Jury Nullifcation Explained
A trial by jury is a guaranteed right that all defendants have in the United States. That jury is comprised of average citizens from all ...
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April = no Studded Tires!
Spring has arrived, and the sun is not far behind. In like kind, the snow is retreating, and studded tires will soon follow. Drivers have ...
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Guns, DV and the Attorneys’ Challenge
If you or a loved one is convicted of a domestic violence related felony or misdemeanor your right to possess a firearm will be terminated. ...
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Revised Code of Washington
Each and every crime in the State of Washington is enumerated in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). These codes define what a crime is, ...
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